Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 54 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
5.9
The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 75 litres more fuel.
Dimensions
Length:
4.02 m
4.00 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.67 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.38 m
Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher.
Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably slightly better
